"We are educating the leaders of the future, and it is our responsibility to ensure they become global citizens of the 21st century.”
PLAY-BASED LEARNING
Children are naturally curious, and every student is unique. Educators in SIS recognise this and account for this in their lesson planning.
Children explore the world around them and beyond by experimenting with different materials such as natural items, blocks, paint and more. They learn to handle and manipulate different objects, allowing them to learn kinaesthetically as they learn through play.
By learning hands-on, children go through trial and error in a controlled, safe space with the guidance of educators. One of the first questions a child asks is “Why?”, and this shows that they move through the world with curiosity, awe and wonder. We embrace this inquiry stance.
KINDERGARTEN DEVELOPMENT FOCUS
Belonging and Contributing
Children learn to communicate and build relationships with others. During this time, they foster a sense of connectedness to the people around them, their community and beyond. They develop a sense of belonging and figure out how to contribute to their families and classroom relationships.
Self-Regulation and Well-Being
Children learn to understand emotions and feelings to respect themselves and others and promote well-being in themselves and others. This will help them adapt to new situations, empathise, and understand the control they have over their actions and emotions.
Demonstrating Literacy and Mathematics Behaviours
Through play-based learning, children will improve their communication skills, vocabulary, critical thinking and information processing. Processing various types of information also supports their mathematical thinking and reasoning, building a strong academic foundation.
Problem Solving and Innovating
Learning through play, exploration and inquiry nurtures children’s problem-solving skills, their ability to innovate, and their capacity to think creatively, analytically and critically. These valuable skills set them up for success and nurture their Learning Skills and Work Habits.
